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MAPRx Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing Urging Beneficiary Out-of-Pocket Cap

Earlier today, the MAPRx Coalition hosted a virtual briefing for members of Congress, their staff, and MAPRx member organizations.

After Corey Ford of Xcenda provided an overview of the Medicare Part D benefit, Illy Jaffer of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and Bari Talente of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society spoke to the costs... Read more

MAPRx Responds to Congressional Drug Pricing Efforts

Earlier today, the MAPRx Coalition and 27 of its member organizations submitted letters to House and Senate leadership in response to the ongoing congressional efforts to address drug pricing and affordability.

Specifically, the letters urged congressional leaders to focus on the following policies to improve the beneficiary experience... Read more

MAPRx Releases 2021 Open Enrollment Guide

The Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) is October 15, 2020 – December 7, 2020 for coverage beginning January 1, 2021. Plans make changes to benefits and costs, and there are also new plans in many areas of the country. Changes to the Part D benefit as a whole may also impact how beneficiaries move through... Read more

MAPRx Submits Comments on CMS’ Latest Proposed Rule

Earlier today, the MAPRx Coalition and 28 of its members, representing national patient, caregiver, and healthcare provider organizations, submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on their latest rule. Over the past 15 years, the Medicare Part D program has provided a critical avenue for beneficiaries to access prescription drugs. Its success in providing millions of Medicare beneficiaries with... Read more

MAPRx Submits Comments on 2021 Advance Notice

Earlier today, the Medicare Access for Patients Rx Coalition (MAPRx) provided the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with our official commentary in response to the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year 2021 for Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies – Part II released on February 5, 2020. Click here to... Read more